<h3>The Righteous Are Bold as a Lion</h3>28 <poetry>The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.<poetry></poetry> 2 <poetry>Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.<poetry></poetry> 3 <poetry> A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.<poetry></poetry> 4 <poetry> Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.<poetry></poetry> 5 <poetry> Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> understand all.<poetry></poetry> 6 <poetry>Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.<poetry></poetry> 7 <poetry>Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.<poetry></poetry> 8 <poetry>One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.<poetry></poetry> 9 <poetry>One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.<poetry></poetry> 10 <poetry> Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.<poetry></poetry> 11 <poetry>The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.<poetry></poetry> 12 <poetry>When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.<poetry></poetry> 13 <poetry> He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.<poetry></poetry> 14 <poetry>Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.<poetry></poetry> 15 <poetry> Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.<poetry></poetry> 16 <poetry>A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.<poetry></poetry> 17 <poetry> A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.<poetry></poetry> 18 <poetry>Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.<poetry></poetry> 19 <poetry> He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!<poetry></poetry> 20 <poetry>A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.<poetry></poetry> 21 <poetry> To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.<poetry></poetry> 22 <poetry>A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.<poetry></poetry> 23 <poetry> He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.<poetry></poetry> 24 <poetry>Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same is companion to a destroyer.<poetry></poetry> 25 <poetry> He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> will be prospered.<poetry></poetry> 26 <poetry>He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.<poetry></poetry> 27 <poetry> He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.<poetry></poetry> 28 <poetry>When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.</poetry>

Proverbs 28:1

The <cr>1</cr>wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.<pb/><poetry>

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:2

<cr>1</cr>A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain <ft>1</ft>which leaves no food.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:3

<cr>1</cr>Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, <cr>2</cr>But such as keep the law contend with them.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:4

<cr>1</cr>Evil men do not understand justice, But <cr>2</cr>those who seek the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> understand all.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:5

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:6

Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:7

One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:8

One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, <cr>1</cr>Even his prayer is an abomination.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:9

<cr>1</cr>Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; <cr>2</cr>But the blameless will inherit good.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:10

The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:11

When the righteous rejoice, there is great <cr>1</cr>glory; But when the wicked arise, men <ft>1</ft>hide themselves.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:12

<cr>1</cr>He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:13

Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:14

<cr>1</cr>Like a roaring lion and a charging bear <cr>2</cr>Is a wicked ruler over poor people.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:15

A ruler who lacks understanding is a great <cr>1</cr>oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:16

<cr>1</cr>A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:17

Whoever walks blamelessly will be <ft>1</ft>saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:18

<cr>1</cr>He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:19

A faithful man will abound with blessings, <cr>1</cr>But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:20

<cr>1</cr>To <ft>1</ft>show partiality is not good, <cr>2</cr>Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:21

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that <cr>1</cr>poverty will come upon him.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:22

<cr>1</cr>He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:23

Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same <cr>1</cr>is companion to a destroyer.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:24

<cr>1</cr>He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, <cr>2</cr>But he who trusts in the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> will be prospered.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:25

He who <cr>1</cr>trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:26

<cr>1</cr>He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.<pb/><poetry>

Proverbs 28:27

When the wicked arise, <cr>1</cr>men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 28:28

 1 The  wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.  2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.  3  A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain  which leaves no food.  4  Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,  But such as keep the law contend with them.  5  Evil men do not understand justice, But  those who seek the Lord understand all.  6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.  7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.  8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.  9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,  Even his prayer is an abomination.  10  Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit;  But the blameless will inherit good.  11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.  12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great  glory; But when the wicked arise, men  hide themselves.  13  He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.  14 Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.  15  Like a roaring lion and a charging bear  Is a wicked ruler over poor people.  16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great  oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.  17  A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.  18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be  saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.  19  He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!  20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,  But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.  21  To  show partiality is not good,  Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.  22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that  poverty will come upon him.  23  He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.  24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same  is companion to a destroyer.  25  He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,  But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.  26 He who  trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.  27  He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.  28 When the wicked arise,  men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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